Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 5.2% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $132,701 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Los Alamos, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower